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So far in 2015, we've seen a much higher than average number of measles cases linked in large part to an outbreak at Disneyland in southern California. From January 1 through February 20, 2015, 154 people from 17 states and Washington, D.C. have contracted the illness. The illness has partly spread due to pockets of...

The measles outbreak that first started in January at Disneyland in southern California doesn’t seem to be slowing down — the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added more cases to their official outbreak tally. According to the agency, from January 1 to February 20, 2015 there have been 154 people in 17 states reported...

Summary: Rates of food allergies are skyrocketing among young children. But a groundbreaking new study suggests that feeding peanut-based foods to babies before their first birthday could significantly slash their risk for becoming allergic. It's no secret that rates of serious peanut allergies seem to be skyrocketing among young...

Moms, we all need a break from time to time. If you sometimes feel like you've lost the "old you", fear not, because I'm going to share my 10 secrets to unwinding and relaxing -- all in the comfort of my own home!1. We all know exercise is good for the soul, right? It releases those endorphins or whatever. Well, instead of suiting up for a chilly...

My son has a chronic disease. I never imagined those words would come out of my mouth -- as a mom, I never wanted them to. My son is sick and, unfortunately, it's not the kind of sickness that goes away. It's a condition that cannot be cured; it can only be controlled. I have quickly learned that having a child with a chronic disease is a daily...

There are very few women in the U.S. who never worry about their weight and I know I am with the majority on this one. I was always a super skinny little girl, but once I got curves, it took me 10 years to figure out how to balance my love for food with my need to be thin. And then once I had babies, I was battling the bulge yet again. A year...

Plenty of people make obnoxious comments to pregnant women. Well, moms with babies get as much, if not more, of the madness. There are so many things never to say to a mom with a baby. But somehow, we can't seem to escape those judgy, snide little remarks everywhere we turn.Why do random strangers on the street, coupled with our closest friends...

Summary: There are higher levels of arsenic in baby formula than in breast milk, finds a new study. Even so, parents of bottle-fed babies don't need to toss the powder, experts say.The mere mention of the word "arsenic" in association with your baby's food is enough to stop any parent cold. So if you're concerned about the disturbing headlines...

This year's Oscars ceremony brought glamour, humor and emotion to Hollywood's main event! From fabulous maternity gowns to amazing acceptance speeches, here are the top four mom and dad moments from the 87th Academy Awards ceremony:Keira Knightley glows on the red carpet! Who says maternity clothes can't be sexy? When Best Supporting Actress...

Who ever said girls can't like dresses and dinosaurs? Definitely not these two mamas! Being fed up with the lack of diversity in little girl's clothing, Washington D.C.-area moms Rebecca Melsky and Eva St. Clair have successfully launched Princess Awesome, a childrenswear clothing line that challenges the definition of traditional...

Wouldn't you love the know the most popular baby names in your city? Maryland moms and dads have just gotten a glimpse into what their up against when it comes to choosing a name for their little ones. The Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) has released the top monikers of 2014, and the front-runners are no big surprise given that they...

Popular children's clothing company, Gymboree, has officially debuted the limited edition Eric Carle for Gymboree Newborn Collection, an exclusive collaboration that features the colorful and nostalgic illustrations from the beloved children's author. The newborn collection is the latest installment of the Eric Carle and Gymboree partnership, ...

Do you feel like you can never accomplish anything with a toddler living in your home? You're not alone! Moms of little ones know that when their tots try to "help" them around the house, it's actually less than helpful. This is exactly why mom Esther Anderson decided to capture her plight in this adorably spot-on video. The montage...

Summary: The House of Commons in the U.K. recently voted to legalize a unique form of in vitro fertilization (IVF) that uses the DNA of three different people to make an embryo. The vote now must be approved by the House of Lords (the U.K.'s upper house) before it can become law. What, exactly, are three-parent embryos? They can prevent a...

Celebrity mom Kristen Bell made waves the other day when she said she wouldn't let unvaccinated people hold her babies. That goes for her newborn daughter Delta and older sister Lincoln when she was first born. Extreme? Perhaps. But we know Frozen's Princess Anna is a feisty one and with the measles outbreak still fresh, Bell has a point. Got ...

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